Council Square

by Heather Johnson (Ward Two Councilwoman)

The Tallassee City Council met on Monday, August 23, 2010.

Betty Carol Graham, Alabama House of Representative District 81, presented checks to the Tallassee Recreation Department, Tallassee Library, and the McCraney Cottle Arts Council.

The Tallassee Chamber of Commerce presented the City with a plaque in recognition of their support for the “Green and Clean” Campaign. The Chamber’s program won second place in the state.

The connector street from Carr Circle to Main Street in Carrville running beside Voncile's Beauty Shop was named “Voncile Street” in honor of Voncile Ledbetter. She has been in business on Main Street, Carrville- Tallassee for the past 50 years. It is believed that Voncile's Beauty Shop is the second oldest continuously operating private business in Tallassee. Ronald Brantley has been at his barber shop for 51 years. This street has never been named before and has no addresses. Voncile Ledbetter was presented with a proclamation for the naming of the street.

The council authorized a grant application to the Alabama Power Foundation in the amount of $1,620.00. This is for 36 trees to be planted adjacent to the roadway side of the sewage lagoons. It will be the beginning of a natural screen for the lagoons. Only match funding required will be for pine straw and mulch.

An amendment to Zoning Ordinance #2007-431 to rezone property located at 2189 Notasulga Road from R-2 Residential to General Business District was introduced. The property owner made the initial request to the City Building Inspector who in turn presented it to the Planning Commission before bringing the amendment to the Council for consideration.

An Ordinance was introduced regarding appropriate dress for persons in certain attire. When in a public place, including streets or sidewalks of the City of Tallassee, all persons shall be properly attired whenever they appear in public view. No person, regardless of age or gender, shall wear pants that are not sized appropriate and secured to prevent the pants from falling more than three (3) inches below the hips causing exposure of the person or the person’s undergarments. The Ordinance provides fines and penalties for violation.

A Resolution declaring 60 Log Circle a public nuisance that needs to be abated passed.

A request from Dr. Jim Jeffers on behalf of Tallassee City Board of Education for funds for capital improvements was heard. Funds requested from come from the law that provided the 80%/20% split of the 1 cent sales tax. At this time, Mrs. Garnett indicates that the account has $488,518.18 for Tallassee City Schools. There are three projects that are needed at this time. The request for the funds is as follows: 1) Girls' Dugout (dressing facility commensurate with the boy’s facility) and other additions to enhance the facilities at SMS. Approximate cost $150,000.00. 2) Air-condition the Agri-science Shop at THS. Currently those students are in a room that is extremely hot. This would make that room a more bearable situation for the students and the teacher. Approximate cost $6,000.00. 3) There are some pressing needs in Technology for the school system. The technology funds for teachers have been cut completely from this year's budget. The amount we are requesting for technology is $100,000. The total request for capital funds at this time; is $256,000. This would not deplete the fund at this time. The council approved this request.

The following equipment from the old lunchroom/kitchen at City Hall was declared surplus: Warming Table, Stovetop with 10 eyes and 2 ovens, Oven, Fryer, Dishwasher, Fume Hood, Wall Cabinets, and Piano.
A resolution was passed approving the purchase of water lines and related water infrastructure at or near Alabama Highway 229 South and approving utility and access easements.

The Council agreed to enter into a contract with the UAB School of Business, Business Analysis Lab to conduct a Retail Market Analysis in Tallassee. Results of the study will guide efforts for business recruitment and development in Tallassee. Funding for this study is provided for through grants the city has received.

Regular City Council Meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at City Hall and the public is welcome to attend.

Mayor George McCain

City Council Representatives:
Ward One Robert Rygiel
Ward Two Heather Johnson
Ward Three Charles Blalock
Ward Four Russell Chandler
Ward Five Ricky Benton
Ward Six Bill Godwin
Ward Seven Gary Moore

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